This travel journalist is a Singapore native. She’s taken her talents everywhere from Spain to Tanzania and has written for a plethora of media outlets. Meet Nellie Huang, the creator of WildJunket and our latest Featured Traveler!
Name: Nellie Huang
Tell us a little about yourself:
I’m a freelance travel journalist with love for the unknown and an eye for adventure. Hailing from Singapore, I have traipsed through continents to find home in Spain, where I live for now. In my quest for adventure, I have climbed an active volcano in Guatemala, reconstructed a school in rural Tanzania, followed the trails of sea lions on the Galapagos Islands and dived the depths of Borneo. My work has been published in print media Food&Travel, International Lifestyle, Jetstar Asia in-flight magazine and Exhale magazine; as well as online media CNNGo, National Geographic IT blog, Women Adventure Magazine and Travel+Leisure Asia, amongst others. I am a contributing guidebook author to VIVA Travel Guide Guatemala, having authored the chapters of Coban and Tikal.
Favorite city you’ve been to:
Granada, Spain and Cuzco, Peru. Both for their bohemian air and natural charm.
Favorite restaurant:
Mango Restaurant in the Kilimanjaro region, between Moshi and Aruba. I used to eat there everyday when volunteering in Tanzania and loved the chicken rice set there.
Best place to relax:
Le Paradisier in Ifaty, Madagascar for its gorgeous setting and tranquility.
Best place to have fun:
Seoul, South Korea for the best street food, nightlife and all-night-long entertainment.
Best trip you’ve ever taken:
Island-hopping in the Galapagos.
What one piece of advice do you have for travelers?
To let go of all your insecurities, step out of your comfort zone and live life to the fullest.
Where else can we find you on the web?
www.wildjunket.com www.nelliehuang.com www.facebook.com/nellie.huang1 www.twitter.com/wildjunket
